NYCFC is set to sign 25-year-old Argentine midfielder Nicolás Fernández Mercau from Elche, according to César Luis Merlo. This report was confirmed by TyC Sports’ Germán García Grova, who noted that this will be a club record sale for Elche. With their previous record being $8 million, this all but confirms that the Argentine will be a Designated Player upon his arrival.
Analytics and game footage indicate that he excels with the ball, showcasing elite progressive carrying and playmaking abilities, along with a knack for finding the back of the net. It’s too early to definitively say where he might line up under Pascal Jansen, as he has played in various positions throughout his career. However, my intuition suggests that he is the DP No. 10 replacement for Maxi Moralez that NYCFC fans have been eagerly anticipating.
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